RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It plans to apply part of the profits for consulting services.


The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded job successfully.


The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and improve the skills of workers through accredited college certification.


The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are suggested in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants must supply details demonstrating that they have the required certifications and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages dealing with the necessary experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, similar conditions, etc). Firms' staff may reveal interest through the using firm for the assignment. In such a circumstance, only the experience and certifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection procedure. The criteria for electing the Consultant are: A.
Mandatory Qualifications and Experience Master's degree in education, training

, management, or a related field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and
executing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. agencies, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient group relationships with clients and relevant stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including firms )is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank's"

Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers "July 2016 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More details can be gotten at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written kind to the address below (in person or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line needs to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full name of the prospect". Julius Lucky Director National Training Council!.?.!ntcdr@ntcinfo.org:Phone: 692 625-4521 Empowering Community Champions for Sustainable Development in RMI Gender Equality, Climate Resilience and Water Safety Training Majuro,

Republic of the Marshall Islands: The 4th
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial training was arranged by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) job. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to improving RMI's water security and community strength against environment change effects, especially ladies

and youth, making sure that no one is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental companies, and global development partners from the RMI Environmental Protection Authority, Climate Change Directorate, Office of the Chief Secretary, Ministry of Culture and Internal Affairs, National Disaster Management Office, Women United Together Marshall Islands, RMI Human Trafficking Task Force, Waan Aelõñ in Majel, Jo-Jikum, and the International Organization for Migration. In her opening remarks, Secretary for the Ministry of Culture and Internal Affairs, Brenda Alik, underscored the significance of cumulative action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we face the difficulties posed by environment change, understanding its impact on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital function of women and youth in addressing climate-related obstacles."This workshop unites us from different neighborhoods to resolve the pressing issues we face today, including climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We want to stress the vital function of ladies and youth in this job as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered vital issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of environment change on water security and the disproportionate results on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the need for thorough protection of susceptible populations

throughout emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can emerge in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their essential function in health, livelihoods, school attendance, self-respect, and building resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants checked out Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The setup is a key component of the task, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see acted as an important firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the chance to join the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I found out so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and ready to assist when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site check out boosted my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand provided me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to understand environment change and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support of the Green Climate

Fund, with the project co-financed by the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands

. The Marshall Islands: Skills Training and Vocational Education Project Evaluates the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two broader evaluations- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and women in the external islands. Ideal regional competent workers for existing job vacancies
were not available, for this reason the importation of appropriately competent foreign workers. Therefore, there was a mismatch between available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to offer trained workers required for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national abilities training system. The project included four parts: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, enhanced skills training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, particularly ladies and youth in the outer islands. In general, the job was ranked not successful. Minimal progress was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of standard education. The task was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has remained essentially the very same after job conclusion. The study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to developing a committed labour info system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with market demand. Although the task set up a labour market info system, in the lack of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.